Environmental Matters Committee
Regular MeetingAnnapolis, MD · May 19, 2021
Minutes
City of Annapolis
160 Duke Of Gloucester Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Standing Committee Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
3:00 PM
Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.
City Council Chambers
Environmental Matters Committee
Environmental Matters Committee Standing Committee Meeting May 19, 2021
Minutes
Call To Order
Chairman Savidge called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: 3- Alderman Savidge, Alderman Tierney and Alderman Arnett
Approval of Agenda (any changes to the agenda should be made here)
Alderman Arnett moved to adopt the Regular Meeting Agenda. Seconded. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Alderman Savidge, Alderman Tierney and Alderman Arnett
1. Business and Miscellaneous
Approval of Minutes
ENV04.28.21 Approval of Minutes for the Special Meeting
Attachments: ENV.04.28.21
Alderman Arnett moved to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting.
Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the following
vote:
Aye: 3- Alderman Savidge, Alderman Tierney and Alderman Arnett
Presentations
ID-129-21 Developmental Update: Planning and Zoning Director, Dr. Sally Nash
Attachments: April 2021 Update (PDF)
Planning and Zoning Director Nash was present and answered questions from the
Committee.
ID-77-21 Comprehensive Plan Update: Planning and Zoning Director, Dr. Sally Nash
and Chief of Comprehensive Planner, Eric Leshinsky
Attachments: City Council Update presentation_4.1.21_ FINAL.pdf
Planning and Zoning Comprehensive Planner Leshinsky, Deputy City Manager of
Resilience and Sustainability Guild, and Planning and Zoning Director Nash, were
present and answered questions from the Committee.
2. Legislation before Committee
O-14-21 Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County - For the purpose
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of establishing the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County;
defining certain terms; providing for articles of incorporation and amendment of
articles of incorporation for the Resilience Authority; reserving certain authority of the
County and the City with respect to the Resilience Authority; providing for the
composition, term, and removal of members, meeting standards, and reimbursement
of expenses of members; providing the qualifications, duties, compensation, and
appointment of the Resilience Authority Director and Chief Financial Officer;
establishing the powers of the Resilience Authority; providing for the issuance of
bonds by the Resilience Authority; requiring annual reports by the Resilience
Authority; and generally relating to the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne
Arundel County.
Attachments: O-14-21 First Reader
O-14-21 Resilience Authority Articles of Incorporation
O-14-21 Staff Report
O-14-21 Fiscal Impact Note
O-14-21 Environmental Commission Comments 7-18-21
O-14-21 Amendments 1-5 - Buckley
O-14-21 Amendment 6 - Finlayson
Deputy City Manager of Resilience and Sustainbility Guild was present and answered
questions from the Committee.
Chairman Savidge would like a Work Session scheduled as soon as possible and
invite the members of the Financial Advisory Commission.
No action
Alderman Arnett moved to schedule a City Council Work Session on O-14-21 in
June. Seconded. A roll call vote was taken. The motion CARRIED by the
following vote:
Aye: 3- Alderman Savidge, Alderman Tierney and Alderman Arnett
ID-134-21 Update from Deputy City Manager Jacqueline Guild
Deputy City Manager Guild provided the Committee with an update.
Adjournment
Upon motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting was adjourned at
5:21 p.m.
Teekia Green
City Council Associate
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Agenda
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Standing Committee Meeting Agenda - Final
Environmental Matters Committee
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 3:00 PM Mayor John T. Chambers, Jr.
City Council Chambers
Call To Order
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda (any changes to the agenda should be made here)
1. Business and Miscellaneous
Approval of Minutes
ENV04.28.21 Approval of Minutes for the Special Meeting
Attachments: ENV.04.28.21
Presentations
ID-129-21 Developmental Update: Planning and Zoning Director, Dr. Sally Nash
Attachments: April 2021 Update (PDF)
ID-77-21 Comprehensive Plan Update: Planning and Zoning Director, Dr. Sally Nash
and Chief of Comprehensive Planner, Eric Leshinsky
Attachments: City Council Update presentation_4.1.21_ FINAL.pdf
2. Legislation before Committee
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Agenda - Final
O-14-21 Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County - For the purpose
of establishing the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County;
defining certain terms; providing for articles of incorporation and amendment of articles
of incorporation for the Resilience Authority; reserving certain authority of the County
and the City with respect to the Resilience Authority; providing for the composition,
term, and removal of members, meeting standards, and reimbursement of expenses of
members; providing the qualifications, duties, compensation, and appointment of the
Resilience Authority Director and Chief Financial Officer; establishing the powers of the
Resilience Authority; providing for the issuance of bonds by the Resilience Authority;
requiring annual reports by the Resilience Authority; and generally relating to the
Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.
Attachments: O-14-21 First Reader
O-14-21 Resilience Authority Articles of Incorporation
O-14-21 Staff Report
O-14-21 Fiscal Impact Note
Adjournment
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